Transportation is a core yet often underlooked aspect of globalization that influences both economic and social outcomes. When designed optimally, transpor- tation systems can facilitate resource allocation, increase economic production, and empower communities to participate in their governance. Yet transportation can also breed crime, aggravate environmental concerns, and increase socioeconomic inequality. In this issue, the Harvard International Review examines the tradeoffs between the benefits and concerns of current and proposed systems of transport around the world.
